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T612 VJN

2008 Mazda MX5

Blue Petrol 1835cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,370 mi
Last recorded81,370 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX560,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT612 VJN
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,835cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 81,370 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2025 81,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 81,200 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 80,855 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 80,302 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 80,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 79,695 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 78,601 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 75,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both lower rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 75,879 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both lower rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 75,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 75,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 73,742 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 18 Apr 2016 73,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil Leak

Pass 13 May 2015 72,292 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 May 2015 72,262 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 70,041 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 64,990 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 61,654 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 59,136 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 55,762 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 50,615 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 46,127 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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T612 VJN is a 2008 Mazda MX5 in Blue with a 1,835cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2008 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 60,866 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T612 VJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T612 VJN registered?

T612 VJN is a 2008 Mazda MX5, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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